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Obedience Doesn’t Protect You
Mary Said Yes to God—and It Ruined Her Reputation We often talk about Mary’s story as if saying yes to God immediately made everything beautiful. The angel came. Mary believed. She surrendered. She said, “Let it be to me according to your word.” And we know the rest of the…
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Being “Chosen” in the Bible Usually Looks Like Loss First
There is a version of Christianity we can accidentally build without realizing it. We hear that God has a purpose for our lives, so we assume that being chosen by God should eventually make our lives make sense. We imagine that if we are obedient enough, faithful enough, prayerful enough,…
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Jesus, what if He intentionally waits
Why Jesus Let Lazarus Stay Dead Longer There is something deeply uncomfortable about John 11. Mary and Martha send word to Jesus because their brother Lazarus is sick. They know Jesus can help. They have seen what He can do. They know He loves their family. And yet, when Jesus…






